Whirlpool 9760266 Range Hood Use, Range Hood Care, Operation, Cleaning and Maintenance

Models: 9760266

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RANGE HOOD USE

RANGE HOOD USE

Operation

The canopy hood is designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors and odors from the cooktop area. For best results, start the hood before cooking and allow it to operate several minutes after the cooking is complete to clear all smoke and odors from the kitchen.

Hood control panel

The hood controls are located on the underside of the canopy.

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A. Light switch

B. Blower switch

Operating the light

1.Move the light switch to the “1” position. The light should turn on.

2.Move the light switch to the “0” position. The light should turn off.

Operating the blower

1.Move the blower switch to the “1” position for low speed. “2” position for medium speed. “3” position for high speed.

2.Move the blower switch to the “0” position. The blower should turn off.

RANGE HOOD CARE

Cleaning and Maintenance

Be sure lights are cool before cleaning the hood.

Exterior surfaces

Clean the range hood with a mild detergent and soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser or steel wool pads.

Metal grease filters

The filters should be washed frequently. Place metal filters in dishwasher or hot detergent solution to clean.

Drain water through edge holes and let each filter dry thoroughly before replacing it.

To remove metal filters:

1.Turn blower and lights off.

2.Push handle towards the rear and pull downward.

3.Pull filter towards the front.

To Replace The Metal Grease Filters:

4.Insert back edge of filter into rear channel of the filter opening.

5.Push handle toward the rear and push filter up.

6.Pull filter towards the front and insert into front channel.

Charcoal Filters - For non-vented (recirculating) installations

The charcoal filters are not washable nor reusable. They should be changed every 6 months in normal use. The charcoal filters capture unpleasant cooking odors.

To install charcoal filters

1.Turn blower and lights off.

2.Remove the metal grease filters by pushing handle towards the rear and pull downward.

3.Pull filter towards front and set aside.

4.Repeat to remove other metal filter.

5.Install charcoal filter over grill on blower housing and turn filter handle clockwise.

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A. Blower housing

B.Handle

C.Charcoal filters

6.Repeat to install other charcoal filter.

To Replace the metal grease filters:

7.Insert back edge of filter into rear channel of the filter opening.

8.Push handle toward the rear and push filter up.

9.Pull filter towards the front and insert into front channel.

To replace charcoal filters

1.Turn blower and lights off.

2.Remove the metal grease filters by pushing handle towards the rear and pull downward.

3.Pull filter towards front and set aside.

4.Repeat to remove other filter.

5.Turn charcoal filter handle counterclockwise.

6.Remove and discard charcoal filter.

7.Repeat to remove other charcoal filter.

8.Install replacement charcoal filter over grill in blower housing and turn filter handle clockwise.

9.Repeat to install other charcoal filter.

To Replace the metal grease filters:

10.Insert back edge of filter into rear channel of the filter opening.

11.Push handle toward the rear and push filter up.

12.Pull filter towards the front and insert into front channel.

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